Jobs OSEA battles Parkrose plan to outsource school bus service Feb 5, 2014 The school board will vote Feb. 24 on whether to contract out.
Workers Rights Arbitrator tells Clark County to follow the union contract Feb 5, 2014 OPEIU Local 11 wins redress after a worker loses out to a less qualified junior co-worker
Collective Bargaining ATU Local 757 unhappy with TriMet audit Feb 5, 2014 Union says state audit presents management’s view of its problems.
Jobs Kitzhaber sets March deadline to decide future of I-5 bridge Feb 5, 2014 Building trades council is urging support for bridge.
National Union numbers held steady in 2013 Jan 28, 2014 Washington is again the fourth-most union state, while Oregon drops to 12th
Jobs Port of Portland drops plan to develop West Hayden Island Jan 16, 2014 Union leaders angered over loss of industrial land
Union Democracy Boeing controversy fuels challenge to top Machinist posts Jan 16, 2014 After an investigation, DOL is overseeing a re-run of the election for national Machinists officers
Politics Washington State Labor Council lays out agenda for 2014 Legislature Jan 16, 2014 State AFL-CIO wants sick leave, crackdown on worker abuse, and a $15/hr minimum wage
Comment Scrapping plans to develop West Hayden Island shows Portland’s lack of leadership Jan 16, 2014 A good job is the real key to livability.
People New LERC instructor brings an organizer’s perspective Jan 16, 2014 Raahi Reddy was hired to replace longtime labor educator Marcus Widenor, who retired.